Transient Towpath Trudging - Pt.102 (Canal Zander 8lb 9oz beauty)
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Well the grass need mowing, spring is definitely here, it's just a shame
it's not a bit warmer. I really do hate gardening, it's just not for me.
Thankful...
6 hours ago
Magical powers!
ReplyDeleteThe hook was sharp but I changed it anyway. I tried holding the rod in one hand and pulling the meat off the hook with the other - couldn’t generate anywhere near the same force. Only one explanation I can think of - gum shields!
DeleteThat used to happen to me on the Bristol Avon. They are suspicious of the bait and you need a slightly different approach. A longer hook link or, especially when using paste baits, add some buoyancy so that when they suck it up it goes into the mouth faster than they expect.
ReplyDeleteIt's a starting point anyway - good luck.
Thanks Dave. Might need a bit of thought to adapt that to how I’m fishing - simple freelined luncheon meat. Perhaps back to bread with just a split shot to hold it down, that would be more buoyant. Keeps us on out toes!
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